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Graphic Designer Salary in Maine (2026)
$28.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,186/year ($3,932/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 26th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 560 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $60,030 a year — though pay ranges from $39,160 for newcomers to $79,000 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 560 Graphic Designer jobs in Maine (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Graphic Designer salary of $60,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,186 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $60,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,024 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,592 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,228 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,186 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,932 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Maine?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Maine is $60,030 per year ($28.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,840 and $74,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Maine?
- On the median salary of $60,030, a single filer in Maine takes home about $47,186 per year ($3,932 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 560 Graphic Designer jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.